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Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 24 ounces fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- fresh minced parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish, setting it aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Mix in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for about a minute.
- Add the fresh tortellini, cream cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella into the skillet, stirring until the cream cheese melts completely and all ingredients are combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish or bake directly in the skillet if oven-safe.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and cover tightly with nonstick foil.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the tortellini is tender and cheese has melted.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely for browning.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh minced parsley or basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
Serve with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg